Knauf Guidance for Safe Material Management

Knauf Guidance for Safe Material Management

© Copyright Knauf 2014

The information given in this publication is believed to be current and accurate as at the date of publication, but no warranty, express or implied is given. Updates will not be automatically issued.

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Knauf Kemsley Fields Business Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8SR

Knauf 87 Broomhill Road Tallaght Dublin 24

Knauf Factory Locations Ridham Dock Sittingbourne Kent

Queens Road Immingham N.E. Lincolnshire

Helping our customers to achieve the safest working environments and practices At Knauf, we not only believe in designing and manufacturing the best performing and safest products possible but we also take great care to ensure that our customers understand how to use our products in a safe, efficient and environmentally acceptable manner.

Our Product Specification team make safety a paramount consideration when recommending materials to use. In addition to providing full product safety information, our teams of Technical Instructors are available to work with customers on site, to ensure a clear understanding of our product applications.

Delivery of Knauf materialsWe want all our customers to know what to expect from a delivery of Knauf products. Working closely with our haulage companies, we ensure that your orders are delivered safely and on time. Therefore, in conjunction with our hauliers, we have strengthened this commitment with the following delivery promise:

The Knauf delivery promise • All materials will be safely secured using straps

• The driver will be wearing safety boots and a high visibility vest or jacket

• Any concealed packages will be highlighted on the side of the load*

• In the unfortunate event that a load has moved or there are other problems at the point of delivery, our haulage companies will endeavour to resolve the issues in a timely and professional manner.

If you are not happy with a Knauf delivery for whatever reason, please take photos and send them to us with your delivery details: [email protected]

Material management of Knauf products Knauf is committed to supplying safe products and systems to our customers. To supplement your own risk assessments and health and safety procedures, we have put together some simple recommendations into four modules for managing Knauf materials in the following areas:

Module 1: Material Unloading

Module 2: Material Handling

Module 3: Material Storage

Module 4: Material Waste

For full product health and saftey information please refer to our Material Safety Datasheets (MSDS) on the Knauf website: www.knauf.co.uk/product-data-sheets

Introduction

CONCEALED PACKAGE

*Loads with concealed packages will be highlighted with this symbol.

Module 1: Material Unloading

In this module, we provide simple best practice recommendations for safe ways to unload Knauf materials. We also demonstrate some unsafe practices which should be avoided.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or visit the Health and Safety Execute (HSE) website for extensive guidance and recommendations: www.hse.gov.uk

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1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when unloading materials

2. Park in a suitable area

5. No climbing on vehicle when forklift is operating

4. Check driver is safe from other vehicles

3. Assess possible hazards

6. Check load is safe

7. Match all materials on vehicle with consignment note

8. Look for concealed packages* (remove these first where possible)

10. Unload vehicle ensuring even spread on vehicle and loaded machinery

9. Use suitable machinery and competent operators

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CONCEALED PACKAGE

*Loads with concealed packages will be highlighted with this symbol.

In this module, we highlight the most important best practice recommendations for safe manual and mechanical handling of Knauf materials. We also demonstrate some unsafe practices which should be avoided.

Module 2: Material Handling

Although we highlight some important issues, please be aware that this document does not cover all aspects of these topics and as such, should only be used to supplement existing training packages and guidance literature. There are many websites that offer comprehensive guidance on the extensive topics of manual and mechanical handing, as well as offering training opportunities, such as:Health and Safety Execute (HSE): www.hse.gov.uk

Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): www.citb.co.uk/health-safety-and-other-topics/

Gypsum Products Development Association: www.gpda.com


1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling materials

2. Take care to avoid breaking or unwrapping stretch wrap 3. Check that forks are level

4. Check that forks are in a suitable distance and not beyond the pack

5. Be aware of approx. weight marked on materials

6. Use sufficient labour or mechanical aids, where necessary

7. Boards are not load bearing and must not be used as platforms

8. Good ventilation when mixing/cutting products

9. Power tools only used by trained and competent people

Training Passed

In addition to safe manual and mechanical handling, it is also important that Knauf materials are applied/installed correctly on site. Knauf has purpose-built, fully-equipped training centres based in Sittingbourne and Immingham where we run a variety of practical training courses.

For more information and to complete the online booking form, please visit www.knauf.co.uk/training

Alternatively, you can contact us on 01795 416122 or [email protected] to book a course or to request a site visit from one of our experienced Technical Instructors.

Storage of materials can vary depending on the location available. Whether materials are being stored in a stable environment like a warehouse or in changeable site conditions, it is important to ensure that they are stored safely so that the materials are not damaged and to maintain a safe working environment. They must also be stored so that they can be easily accessed in a simple and safe manner. This module includes some simple advice for storing Knauf materials and should be used alongside your existing storage procedures.

Module 3: Material Storage


1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

when storing materials

2. Material should be stored in a clean and dry environment

3. Be aware of guidance on material packaging with regards to suitable storage temperatures

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Mixing

Ready-mixed product. May be diluted,

if required, using clean water.

Application

Knauf Airless Backing should be spray applied in

accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool location, at a temperature between

5ºC to 30ºC. For best results use within 6 months of

manufacture. See bag for date of manufacture.

Suitability• Suitable for use with a wide range of substrates, such as

concrete, concrete blocks, bricks, aerated concrete blocks,

plasters, jointing materials and all plasterboards

manufactured to BS EN 520:2004+A1:2009.

• Ideally suited for use as a backing plaster for Knauf

Airless DuraDeco and Knauf Airless Finish. Suitable for

use with all plasters and jointing materials manufactured

to BS EN 13279-1:2008 and BS EN 13963:2005.

• Should not be used below 5ºC and above 30ºC.

• Classi�ed under BS EN 16566:2014.

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• Avoid inhaling dust.

• Wherever possible ventilate the area.

• May irritate eyes or sensitive skin.

• Always carry out a workplace risk assessment. Wear suitable protective clothing.

• Avoid eye contact − wash immediately with clean water, seek medical advice.

• Avoid prolonged contact with skin, wash off immediately with water.

• Avoid ingestion − wash mouth out immediately and drink plenty of water.

• Should any symptoms persist or allergic reaction occur seek medical advice.

• EUH208: Contains 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-One. May produce an allergic reaction.

• EUH208: Contains a mixture of 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One [EC No. 247-500-7] and

2-Methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-One [EC No. 220-239-6] (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction.

Tel. 01795 424499 for a Health & Safety Data Sheet. Knauf, Kemsley Fields Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8SR www.knauf.co.uk

Knauf Airless Backing is a durable backing plaster for smoothing the surface, �lling or levelling

imperfections, ready for decoration. It is used as the �rst coat over the whole surface and

�nished using Knauf Airless DuraDeco or Knauf Airless Finish. It is a very fast, convenient

and cost-effective application method. Suitable for spray application only.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Cyan

Pantone 432 C

Pantone 486 C

+44 (0)20 7226 0099

www.illusionfactor.com

5 Garrett Street,

Clerkenwell,

London,

EC1Y 0TT

AirlessBackingSpray-applied

plasterImproves the surface

for �nal decoration

For use with almost

all interior surfaces

Fill cracks, holes

and undulations

For more information on Knauf Airless Backing and to see the full range of

Knauf products please visit www.knauf.co.uk

Mixing Ready-mixed product. May be diluted,

if required, using clean water.

Application

Knauf Airless Backing should be spray applied in

accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice.

Storage Store in a dry, cool location, at a temperature between

5ºC to 30ºC. For best results use within 6 months of

manufacture. See bag for date of manufacture.

Suitability• Suitable for use with a wide range of substrates, such as

concrete, concrete blocks, bricks, aerated concrete blocks,

plasters, jointing materials and all plasterboards

manufactured to BS EN 520:2004+A1:2009.

• Ideally suited for use as a backing plaster for Knauf

Airless DuraDeco and Knauf Airless Finish. Suitable for

use with all plasters and jointing materials manufactured

to BS EN 13279-1:2008 and BS EN 13963:2005.

• Should not be used below 5ºC and above 30ºC.

• Classi�ed under BS EN 16566:2014.

25kg NOMINAL

MATERIAL No: 470 359

• Avoid inhaling dust.

• Wherever possible ventilate the area.

• May irritate eyes or sensitive skin.

• Always carry out a workplace risk assessment. Wear suitable protective clothing.

• Avoid eye contact − wash immediately with clean water, seek medical advice.

• Avoid prolonged contact with skin, wash off immediately with water.

• Avoid ingestion − wash mouth out immediately and drink plenty of water.

• Should any symptoms persist or allergic reaction occur seek medical advice.

• EUH208: Contains 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-One. May produce an allergic reaction.

• EUH208: Contains a mixture of 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One [EC No. 247-500-7] and

2-Methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-One [EC No. 220-239-6] (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction.

Tel. 01795 424499 for a Health & Safety Data Sheet. Knauf, Kemsley Fields Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8SR www.knauf.co.uk

Knauf Airless Backing is a durable backing plaster for smoothing the surface, �lling or levelling

imperfections, ready for decoration. It is used as the �rst coat over the whole surface and

�nished using Knauf Airless DuraDeco or Knauf Airless Finish. It is a very fast, convenient

and cost-effective application method. Suitable for spray application only.

4. Be aware of recommended shelf lives of products & operate a stock rotation system where necessary

5. Take care to avoid breaking or unwrapping stretch wrap

8. Recommended maximum of six pallets per stack,

depending on conditions*

7. Materials should be stacked tidily with no gaps in between

8. Metal storage – once main load split, re-strap the bundle

to reduce risk of falling

9. Where possible, avoid mixing product types when stacking

(e.g. tub and board)

<6 Pallets

* Assuming the ground is level and firm, we recommend a maximum of 6 pallets high for boards and a maximum of 3 pallets high for tubs and bagged products. Metal should be stored in racking. Please only stack to these heights if this is in line with the details on the capacity plate of your machinery. Please contact us if you require further advice.

Waste reductionKnauf has developed products to reduce waste. For example, our readymix plasters produce less than 1% material waste on site. In addition, our dedicated Technical Department can be engaged early in the project to help design-out waste through ensuring the correct systems and products are specified. Please contact us for more information on our minimal waste products and systems on 01795 416259 or [email protected]

Waste managementKnauf plasterboard and gypsum productsThis includes all plasterboards, powder plaster products and gypsum fibre products (e.g. Brio and GIFAfloor flooring panels).

We have a national gypsum recycling service in place, which is operated by our waste partners.

This service:• provides complete plasterboard and

gypsum waste disposal options• ensures that all the material is fully recycled

and re-used for an approved end use• provides all relevant documentation

including a monthly report• offers a full range of skip sizes and

plasterboard recycling bags (PRS).

For further information on this service please contact Knauf on 0800 521 050.

Other Knauf productsFor full recyclability details of each product, please visit the Knauf website and look at the Product Sustainability Credentials documents under Product Datasheets: www.knauf.co.uk/product-data-sheets

For further details, please contact Knauf or consult your waste contractor.

Knauf recognises that its operations and activities impact on the local and global environment in a number of ways and is committed to continually reducing these environmental impacts. Among other sustainability initiatives, we aid our customers to satisfy their own policies on reducing waste and energy. We provide a number of services to aid our customers in meeting and achieving their sustainability goals, including waste reduction and management initiatives. For more information on environmental issues please visit the following websites:WRAP UK: www.wrap.org.uk

Environment Agency: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

Gypsum Products Development Association: www.gpda.com

Module 4: Material Waste


Segregate in a general plastics skip for recycling

Bale on site for recycling (only available for stretch wrap and plastic bags)

May be suitable for re-sale to an approved waste contractor

Stretch wrap Banding Tubs Bags

All wooden pallets can be disposed of in a general wood skip Wooden pallets

Place in a general waste skip Segregate from other waste streams and manage

separately by an approved waste contractor Please note: bearers should not be burnt on site due

to their volatile organic compound (VOC) content

Chipboard bearers

Paper labels Empty paper bags Cardboard boxes Protective top sheet on plasters

Segregate in a paper/cardboard skip for recycling

Metal banding Segregate in a metal skip for recycling

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Knauf product packaging

* Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when

dealing with waste materials

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Knauf Guidance for Safe Material Management